There is another big post on this, can't find it but there was lots of info
A lot of posts about Tundra as a work truck actually and posts that don't start out that way but end up talking about a Tundra as a work truck.There is another big post on this, can't find it but there was lots of info
The post I'm referring to actually has the same title as this post, if I am not mistaken.A lot of posts about Tundra as a work truck actually and posts that don't start out that way but end up talking about a Tundra as a work truck.
I don't haul nearly that often but I do treat my vehicles harshly which is why I've been stuck on the Toyota brand as its demonstrated reliability and when I've had issues Toyota stands behind their product.
If you end up with a Tundra that doesn't work out for you, you can feel comforted in knowing the resale will be the best you can hope for in a used truck
When I decided I needed a new truck, for a VERY brief moment in time, I almost considered another Ford SD. Than I slapped myself very hard and looked at the repair bills and inconveniences over the past years. This new engine screw up just absolutely welded the coffin shut on me owning Fords, at least for a looong time. I am seriously thinking this may be the final issue that will drive ford into chapter 11. Sad to see it but they have been riding the coat tails of their heritage, etc for far too long.As we speak our 2004 F250 6.0 Powersquirt w/ Torqshift has managed to torqshift itself right into its second tranny-not to mention the host of engine issues-all before 36,000 miles The other Fords we've had have been fine but I will always explore the other options when they are available.
As you can imagine I'm avoiding the new Ford 6.4 PSD Flamethrower version. For those of you that do not know, the brand new 6.4 PSD from Ford already has a recall out w/in six weeks of launch (or so). Apparently it can get hot in the exhaust and flames may come out of the muffler. Finally, something that can scare the DMAX and Cummins boys.....![]()
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VPI,
That's the kind of stuff I'm doing. I install it, apparently you are inspecting it.
I'm in East Tennessee, where are you at?
Right now the biggest thing I haul is a near 7,000 lbs. mini-ex or track loader. I rely on the rest of the crew to bring in the big stuff. That gets me right up to the 10,300 limit. Hence my worries on towing/hauling. Sounds like you've got the experience I'm interested in.
As we speak our 2004 F250 6.0 Powersquirt w/ Torqshift has managed to torqshift itself right into its second tranny-not to mention the host of engine issues-all before 36,000 miles The other Fords we've had have been fine but I will always explore the other options when they are available.
As you can imagine I'm avoiding the new Ford 6.4 PSD Flamethrower version. For those of you that do not know, the brand new 6.4 PSD from Ford already has a recall out w/in six weeks of launch (or so). Apparently it can get hot in the exhaust and flames may come out of the muffler. Finally, something that can scare the DMAX and Cummins boys.....![]()
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would a wd hitch help?my only major complaint is the rear end drops when I hook up the trailer and I sometimes cant get the wheel jack to swivel up to its locked position.
I'm going to try a shallower drop on the hitch and see what happens first. I went from a 4-5 inch drop to a 2 inch. I'll hook up tomorrow and see if that helps. Other than that I may have to add a rear leaf spring, giving me back the crappy ride of a 3/4 ton again.would a wd hitch help?
I use a 2 inch drop but flipped and it works perfectly. Puts the trailer right where it would be IF I was using the ball mount on the rear bumper which I believe is the height the trailer should be at. Granted I am using a Gen 1 Tundra but thought I would suggest it.I'm going to try a shallower drop on the hitch and see what happens first. I went from a 4-5 inch drop to a 2 inch. I'll hook up tomorrow and see if that helps. Other than that I may have to add a rear leaf spring, giving me back the crappy ride of a 3/4 ton again.
The truck itself will still drop though if you change the hitch drop itself...I'm going to try a shallower drop on the hitch and see what happens first. I went from a 4-5 inch drop to a 2 inch. I'll hook up tomorrow and see if that helps. Other than that I may have to add a rear leaf spring, giving me back the crappy ride of a 3/4 ton again.